What Is the Total Number of Protons and Neutrons in the Nucleus

question 189

Multiple Choice

What is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of the fissionable isotope of uranium used in nuclear weapons, ²³⁵U, which has an atomic number of 92?

• A) 235
• B) 92
• C) 143
• D) 327

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